AIT Integration Engineer

AMARIS GROUP SA; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal Academy with 250+ training

International community

Team events & ESG initiatives

Job summary

Amaris Consulting seeks an AIT integration Engineer to drive mechanical integration across spacecraft, subsystems and units, spanning AIT and EVT phases. You will plan, execute and coordinate build, test and delivery activities with mission teams and external partners.

The role requires hands-on experience with space flight hardware, strong planning, and the ability to work across diverse engineering disciplines. OT/overseas travel and irregular hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in spacecraft mechanical integration, AIT/EVT or hands-on work with space flight hardware.
• Experience with workload planning, scheduling, execution and verification of requirements.
• Academic background in engineering or science; HND/HNC or equivalent with 4+ years hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and deliver spacecraft, subsystem and unit-level mechanical integration activities.
• Support spacecraft integration and test planning in coordination with mission teams.
• Contribute to electrical integration and test planning as required.

Skills

Spacecraft integration

AIT/EVT experience

Mechanical hardware

Communication & teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or HND/HNC

Job description

Join Amaris Consulting as an AIT integration Engineer and contribute to high-impact projects within the aerospace and engineering scope. You will support spacecraft mission teams throughout Assembly, Integration & Test and Environmental Verification Test phases, ensuring the efficient planning, execution, and delivery of spacecraft, subsystem, and unit-level mechanical integration activities.

Your missions

• Plan, execute, and deliver spacecraft, subsystem, and unit-level mechanical integration activities throughout AIT and EVT phases.
• Support spacecraft mechanical integration and test planning in coordination with mission teams.
• Contribute to spacecraft electrical integration and test planning when required.
• Support harness and test cable definition, manufacturing follow-up, and integration readiness.
• Coordinate cleanroom logistics and maintain safe, tidy, and compliant working practices in the AIT cleanroom.
• Provide general AIT and EVT support, including potential overseas project activities.
• Liaise with mission teams, external clients, and technical partners to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Contribute to training programmes and present technical updates during design, test, and project reviews.

Your profile

• Experience in spacecraft mechanical integration, AIT, EVT, or hands-on work with space flight hardware.
• Experience in workload planning, scheduling, execution, delivery, follow-up activities, and verification or validation of requirements.
• Knowledge of mechanical integration standards, inspection regimes, mechanical test equipment, and ideally electrical, electronics, or RF communications systems.
• Practical ability to perform flight build, ground testing, and development testing activities in regulated technical environments.
• Academic background in engineering or science, such as an HND/HNC, or at least four years of demonstrable hands-on experience.
• EU-based personal security clearance held currently or within the last five years, and citizenship of a European Union member state or Schengen association country.
• Strong attention to detail and safe working practices are demonstrated in daily activities.
• Communication, teamwork, and stakeholder coordination skills support effective collaboration with technical teams and external clients.
• Flexibility, pragmatism, and availability for irregular hours, weekend work during peak workload periods, and overseas travel are required.

What we offer

• An international community bringing together 110+ different nationalities.
• An environment where trust has a central place: 70% of our key leaders started their careers at the first level of responsibilities.
• A robust training system with our internal Academy and 250+ available modules.
• A vibrant workplace that frequently gathers for internal events, such as afterworks and team buildings.
• At Mantu, sustainability is part of everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to turn your ideas into action and make a tangible impact. Every day, our teams bring our ESG commitments to life, from reducing our footprint to driving positive change within our communities. Through our WeCare Together program, you’ll be empowered to design and lead projects that create real social or environmental impact, with the company’s full support.

Amaris Consulting is an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.